Chamalee Namal Weeratunge, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Chamalee Namal Weeratunge, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 31+ years, working in independent practice. With 31+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the New Braunfels area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 2878dNPPES updated 2018-06-19 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
598 N Union Ave Ste. 350, New Braunfels, TX 78130
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202372.52/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better74.8%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
141
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
92
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
608
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $515k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$94 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Chamalee Namal Weeratunge's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
Po Box 1090 Central Texas Infectious Disease, P.a., Manchaca, TX 78652-1090
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Chamalee Namal Weeratunge
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chamalee Namal Weeratunge for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Braunfels required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chamalee Namal Weeratunge
NPI records show Dr. Weeratunge as active with telehealth listed in New Braunfels, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (830) 625-5103.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chamalee Namal Weeratunge
Practice Location
598 N Union Ave Ste. 350, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Mailing Address
Po Box 1090 Central Texas Infectious Disease, P.a., Manchaca, TX 78652-1090
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